Cyclist Jonas Vingegaard became the champion of the Tour de France for the first time.

Jonas Vingegaard conquered his first Tour de France this Sunday on the Champs-Élysées, as a result of Jumbo's hegemonic dominance symbolized by the strength and talent of Belgian Wout van Aert. The 25-year-old Danish rider surpassed defending champion Tadej Pogacar, a clear favorite leading up to the race.

Jonas Vingegaard conquered his first Tour de France title on Sunday after emerging victorious from a thrilling duel with defending champion Tadej Pogacar, a clear favorite leading up to the race.

This victory, "it's simply huge for me, it's incredible," said the visibly emotional Danish rider on the Champs-Élysées, thanking his team for the work they've done: "We had a plan and we followed it to the letter, all my teammates outdid themselves."

Spectacular, fast, and exhausting for the 135 survivors. The Tour, whose 21st and final stage was won by Belgian sprinter Jasper Philipsen, will be remembered for the new average speed record (42 km/h), the intensity of the daily battles, and also for being the first defeat of Slovenian Tadej Pogacar, winner of the last two editions.

The young Slovenian rider, 23 years old and a big favorite at the start in Copenhagen on July 1, justified his status throughout the first week and in the entry to the Alps.

Until the last five kilometers of the Col du Granon, the turning point in the midst of a harsh high mountain setting and the takeover of his Danish rival, the second-place finisher in the 2021 Tour, who would no longer let go of the yellow jersey.

"My team and I made many small mistakes. I have learned a lot in this Tour," Pogacar admitted, hoping to maintain his brave spirit and remain true to his offensive racing style.

Vingegaard, on the other hand, also made mistakes and narrowly avoided falling on several occasions. But he recovered with the help of his team and especially of a faithful and omnipresent Van Aert.